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English Named All-MSAC

June 12, 2017

Tompkins Cortland Community College sophomore Quincy English (Lehman Alternative Community School/Ithaca) has all-conference softball recognition from the Mid-State Athletic Conference. In voting by the coaches from the seven MSAC programs, English was one of the 16 players voted all-conference.

English was among the leaders for the Panthers in almost every offensive statistic. She was second on the team with a .340 batting average and led the squad with six home runs and 11 runs batted in. Her .787 slugging percentage was best on the team and her career mark of .711 ranks among the top ten in the history of the program. She also homered twice in a game two times this season, making four times that happened in her career, the most ever by a Panther.

Coaches–Women's Softball

David Stevenson

Head Coach

Coach Stevenson returns to the dugout as the head coach for the 2016-17 academic year. The last coach to lead the Panthers to the regional championship series, Coach Stevenson served as head coach of the softball program for 2012-13. A former college baseball player, Coach Stevenson brings great knowledge and unparalleled passion for the game, and an unwavering commitment to helping get the best of student-athletes on and off the field. He also serves as the College’s assistant athletic director and women’s basketball coach, having turned that program around and taking the Panthers to the conference and regional playoffs last year.

Contact: dls@tompkinscortland.edu, 607-844-8222, Ext.4494

Ruthanne Forehand

Assistant Coach

Forehand, a former three-sport athlete at Tompkins Cortland, joins the coaching staff for 2017. A pitcher on the last Panthers team to make the NJCAA playoffs, Forehand brings love and knowledge of the game to the dugout.

Contact: athletics@tompkinscortland.edu

Highlights–2010 Women's Softball

Panthers Finish 4th in Nation

Friday, May 21, 2010

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team finished fourth at the 2010 NJCAA Division III National Championship tournament in Minnesota. The Panthers opened Friday's play with a 9-1 win over Rock Valley College (Ill.), but the season ended with a 5-1 loss to Monroe Community College. The Panthers went 2-2 at the eight-team, double-elimination tournament to finish the year with a 34-10 record.

Against Rock Valley, the Panthers ended the game with the mercy rule after just six innings. Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) paced the attack by going 3-for-4. Emily Woodin (Candor H.S./Candor) and Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison H.S./Elmira Heights) each went 2-for-3 as part of the team's 10-hit attack. Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) earned the win in the circle, allowing just three hits.

In the Monroe, the Panthers fell behind 2-0 after the first inning. Tompkins Cortland cut it to 2-1 in the top of the fourth, but Monroe answered with two more in the fourth and another in the fifth. The Panthers had several good at bats, but couldn't get the breaks, managing just five hits for the game. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) and Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) each had two hits, with Woodin picking up the other.

Panthers Top Rock Valley to Advance at Nationals

Friday, May 21, 2010

With a 9-1 win over Rock Valley College (Ill.) this morning, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team has advanced in the NJCAA Division III National Championship tournament in Minnesota. The Panthers, now 34-9 on the year, will play Monroe Community College at 3 p.m. today with the winner advancing to Saturday's championship play-in game.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team kept its hopes of defending its national title alive Thursday by splitting a pair of games at the NJCAA Division III National Championship tournament in Minnesota. After dropping the opener to Brookdale Community College (N.J.) by the score of 6-4, the Panthers came back to top Suffolk County Community College 11-2 to stay alive in the double-elimination tournament. The Panthers, now 33-9 on the year, will play Rock Valley College (Ill.) Friday.

Against Brookdale, the fell into deep hole early. Brookdale led 4-0 after two innings and 6-2 after three innings. The Panthers cut it to 6-3 in the fourth and 6-4 in the sixth, but couldn't make it all the way back. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) was the lone Tompkins Cortland player with more than one hit, going 2-for-3 with three runs scored and five stolen bases.

In the Suffolk game, the Panthers were the ones setting the tone early, scoring seven runs in the top of the first en route to the five-inning win. Bannon had another big game, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored. Kristin Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida) also went 3-for-4 while Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal), Emily Woodin (Candor H.S./Candor), and Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) each had a pair of hits. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) earned the win, allowing just two runs on five hits while striking out five.

Panthers Drop Opener at Nationals

Thursday, May 20, 2010

The defending national champion Tompkins Cortland softball team dropped the opener at the NJCAA Division III National Tournament Thursday, losing 6-4 to Brookdale Community College (N.J.). The Panthers will now take on Suffolk County Community College this afternoon in the double-elimination tournament.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team is headed back to Minnesota to defend its national championship. The Panthers earned a return trip to the NJCAA Division III National Championship tournament by winning the Region III-B title Saturday. The Panthers swept Genesee Community College 4-3 and 6-1 to claim Tompkins Cortland's second straight regional title and to improve to 32-8 on the year. The Panthers will open national tournament play Thursday in Rochester, Minnesota.

In game one, the Panthers started slowly but finished strong. Each team managed just a single hit in the first two innings, but in the third Genesee threatened. After a walk to open the inning, a Tompkins Cortland error put Genesee runners on second and third with no outs. Pitcher Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) worked out of the jam, striking out two and inducing a pop out.

In the bottom of the third the Panthers finally came to life at the plate. Kristin Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida) opened the frame with a walk and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) drove her home, doubling to the fence in right center. Bannon ended up on third when the right fielder had trouble picking the ball up, and then came in to score on a sacrifice by Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero). On the very next pitch, Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) drove a ball into the trees well beyond the left field fence to make it 3-0 at the end of three innings.

Neither team scored in the fourth, but in the fifth Genesee cut the lead to 3-2 with a two-run homer. The Cougars threatened in the sixth loading the bases with one out, but Boyd again worked out of trouble, inducing a ground out and striking out the three-hitter to end the inning. After the Panthers were held off the board in the bottom of the sixth, Genesee tied the game in the seventh by using a lead-off double and two ground outs to make it 3-3.

The bottom of the seventh opened with Joelle Herrick (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira) reaching on a clean single. Bannon followed with an infield hit put runners on first and second. After a strike out, Wierzbicki reached with a fielder's choice that ended with no outs being recorded. With one out and pinch-runner Allyson Kruczkowski (Union-Endicott H.S./Endicott) on third, Boyd hit a pop up that the catcher caught behind the plate for the second out. The Genesee catcher mistakenly thought it was the third out and rolled the ball back towards the circle. In the confusion, Kruczkowski came in to score the game-winning run.

Wierzbicki went 3-for-4 to pace the attack. Bannon added a 2-for-4 effort in support of Boyd's strong pitching. She improved to 11-2 on the season, setting a Tompkins Cortland playoff-record with 12 strike outs along the way.

In game two, Tompkins Cortland wasted no time setting the tone. Playing as the visitors, Bannon led off with a single and Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison H.S./Elmira Heights) followed with a two-run homer. In the bottom of the inning, Gigliotti set Genesee down in order to keep it 2-0. A scoreless second inning was followed by each team scoring a run in the third. Kinney started the Tompkins Cortland rally, lacing a two-out double off the right field fence. Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott H.S./Endicott) followed with a pop-single that fell in front of the center fielder, scoring Kinney to make it 3-0. Genesee responded in the bottom of the inning to make it 3-1.

Both teams were kept off the scoreboard over the next three innings, with Gigliotti facing just ten batters over that span. In the seventh, the Panthers finally broke it open. Bannon led off with a double and Freeman drove her in with a single. After an out, Lauren Nelson (Division Ave. H.S./Levittown) launched a deep drive well over the left field fence to make it 6-3. The Panthers loaded the bases again but didn't score, making it 6-1 heading to the bottom of the seventh. Gigliotti set the Cougars down in order, with Emily Woodin (Candor H.S./Candor) making a pair of nice plays at second base to help bring the championship back to Tompkins Cortland.

Freeman finished 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. Bannon and Kinney each had two hits as part of an 11-hit attack. Gigliotti earned the win in the circle to improve to 12-4, striking out three while allowing just five hits.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team is headed back to Minnesota to defend its national championship. The Panthers earned a return trip to the NJCAA Division III National Championship tournament by winning the Region III-B title Saturday. The Panthers swept Genesee Community College 4-3 and 6-1 to claim Tompkins Cortland's second straight regional title and to improve to 32-8 on the year. The Panthers will open national tournament play Thursday in Rochester, Minnesota.

In game one, the Panthers started slowly but finished strong. Each team managed just a single hit in the first two innings, but in the third Genesee threatened. After a walk to open the inning, a Tompkins Cortland error put Genesee runners on second and third with no outs. Pitcher Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) worked out of the jam, striking out two and inducing a pop out.

In the bottom of the third the Panthers finally came to life at the plate. Kristin Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida) opened the frame with a walk and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) drove her home, doubling to the fence in right center. Bannon ended up on third when the right fielder had trouble picking the ball up, and then came in to score on a sacrifice by Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero). On the very next pitch, Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) drove a ball into the trees well beyond the left field fence to make it 3-0 at the end of three innings.

Neither team scored in the fourth, but in the fifth Genesee cut the lead to 3-2 with a two-run homer. The Cougars threatened in the sixth loading the bases with one out, but Boyd again worked out of trouble, inducing a ground out and striking out the three-hitter to end the inning. After the Panthers were held off the board in the bottom of the sixth, Genesee tied the game in the seventh by using a lead-off double and two ground outs to make it 3-3.

The bottom of the seventh opened with Joelle Herrick (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira) reaching on a clean single. Bannon followed with an infield hit put runners on first and second. After a strike out, Wierzbicki reached with a fielder's choice that ended with no outs being recorded. With one out and pinch-runner Allyson Kruczkowski (Union-Endicott H.S./Endicott) on third, Boyd hit a pop up that the catcher caught behind the plate for the second out. The Genesee catcher mistakenly thought it was the third out and rolled the ball back towards the circle. In the confusion, Kruczkowski came in to score the game-winning run.

Wierzbicki went 3-for-4 to pace the attack. Bannon added a 2-for-4 effort in support of Boyd's strong pitching. She improved to 11-2 on the season, setting a Tompkins Cortland playoff-record with 12 strike outs along the way.

In game two, Tompkins Cortland wasted no time setting the tone. Playing as the visitors, Bannon led off with a single and Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison H.S./Elmira Heights) followed with a two-run homer. In the bottom of the inning, Gigliotti set Genesee down in order to keep it 2-0. A scoreless second inning was followed by each team scoring a run in the third. Kinney started the Tompkins Cortland rally, lacing a two-out double off the right field fence. Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott H.S./Endicott) followed with a pop-single that fell in front of the center fielder, scoring Kinney to make it 3-0. Genesee responded in the bottom of the inning to make it 3-1.

Both teams were kept off the scoreboard over the next three innings, with Gigliotti facing just ten batters over that span. In the seventh, the Panthers finally broke it open. Bannon led off with a double and Freeman drove her in with a single. After an out, Lauren Nelson (Division Ave. H.S./Levittown) launched a deep drive well over the left field fence to make it 6-3. The Panthers loaded the bases again but didn't score, making it 6-1 heading to the bottom of the seventh. Gigliotti set the Cougars down in order, with Emily Woodin (Candor H.S./Candor) making a pair of nice plays at second base to help bring the championship back to Tompkins Cortland.

Freeman finished 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. Bannon and Kinney each had two hits as part of an 11-hit attack. Gigliotti earned the win in the circle to improve to 12-4, striking out three while allowing just five hits.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team needed every out and every player on its roster to pull out a dramatic 9-8 extra-inning win over Herkimer County Community College Tuesday in the opening round of the NJCAA Region III playoffs. The Panthers were down to their last out when they scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings, winning the game in the eighth to improve to 30-8 overall and 23-4 in Region III. Herkimer ends the year with a record of 21-16 overall and 20-12 in Region III. Tompkins Cortland advances to the Region III-B championship this weekend in Corning. The #2-seeded Panthers will play a best-of-three series against #6 Genesee Community College. The teams will play two games on Friday, starting at noon. If needed, a third game will be played Saturday.

In Tuesday's game, the Panthers scored first, with Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) walking to open the bottom of the first. After stealing second, she came in to score on a single by Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) to give the home team the early lead. Starting pitcher Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) kept Herkimer in check the first two innings, striking out four the first nine batters she faced and not allowing a hit the first time through the lineup. In the third, Herkimer enjoyed a two-out rally that resulted in two runs and a 2-1 lead for the Generals. Tompkins Cortland answered in the bottom of the inning, with Gigliotti doubling and then scoring on a single by Boyd to tie the game at 2-2.

The fourth saw Boyd run into some trouble in the circle. After striking out the first batter, The next four Herkimer batters reached base, with three on hits and one on an error. Gigliotti replaced Boyd in the circle, and after allowing a two-run double to the first batter, settled down and recorded the final two outs of the inning. After Tompkins Cortland was set down in order in the bottom of the inning, the game moved to the fifth with Herkimer ahead 6-2.

A scoreless top of the inning gave the Panthers the chance to cut into the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Gigliotti opened the inning by reaching on an error before Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) followed with a single. After a pop out, Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison H.S./Elmira Heights) singled to load the bases. Another pop out left the Panthers in danger of not scoring, but a Herkimer error on a ball hit by Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott H.S./Endicott) allowed two runs to score, bring the Panthers to within two at 6-4 heading into the sixth. Herkimer got one of those runs back in the sixth to make it 7-4, but the Panthers answered with a homer from Joelle Herrick (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira) to open the bottom of the sixth and bring the score to 7-5 heading into the seventh. Herkimer opened the top of the seventh by drawing a walk that eventually came around to score to push the lead back to three runs at 8-5, setting the stage for an improbable finish.

In the bottom of the inning, Boyd and Freeman started the inning by reaching on a hit-by-a-pitch and a walk, bringing the tying run to the plate. After the next two batters struck out, the home team was down to its last out. Pinch-hitter Lauren Nelson (Division Ave. H.S./Levittown) came through, lacing a clean single to load the bases and bring Herrick back to the plate. Just one inning after hitting a homer, she again came through, driving a single up the middle. Two runs came in to score on the hit, and after an error by Herkimer getting the ball back to the infield, the tying run came all the way around to score and force extra innings.
In the top of the eighth, Herkimer opened the inning with a single, but the Panthers turned a double play on the next batter to clear the bases with two outs. After a single, the Panthers recorded the final out and returned to the plate to finish the comeback.

With one out, Wierzbicki ripped a double and Boyd reached on an infield single. Freeman followed with a single to center, scoring Wierzbicki and sending the Panthers back to the regional championship series for the second straight year.

Herrick ended the day 3-for-4 with the home run and three RBI. Freeman, Boyd, Wierzbicki, and Gigliotti each had two hits, with Gigliotti earning the win in the circle. Boyd struck out six in three and a third innings while earning no decision.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team helped Coach Brent Doane reach a milestone Saturday, sweeping Alfred State College to give Coach Doane his 200th win at Tompkins Cortland. The Panthers won 11-2 and 15-9 to improve the season's record to 27-8 overall and 20-4 in Region III. In his ninth season at Tompkins Cortland, Doane now has a record of 200 wins and 117 losses.

In Saturday's opener, the Panthers put the game away early. Tompkins Cortland scored eight runs on eight hits in the first inning, with the big blow coming in the form of a three-run homer by Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal).

Pitcher Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) made the runs stand, striking out eight in five innings. Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) went 3-for-3 with two RBI and Brooke Radley (A-P-W H.S./Pulaski) laced a pair of doubles as the Panthers ended the game early due to the eight-run mercy rule.

The second game seemed to be heading in the same direction, with the home team jumping out to an 8-2 lead after a two-run homer from Wierzbicki in the second inning. Alfred cut into the lead with two runs in the third and fourth, with Tompkins Cortland answering with just a single run in the third. With Tompkins Cortland up 9-6, the game was temporarily stopped by rain in the bottom of the fourth, the first of two delays the teams would endure before finishing the game. When play resumed, the Panthers loaded the bases with no outs, but couldn't plate another run, leaving the door open for the visitors. In the sixth, Alfred State completed the comeback, scoring three runs to tie the game at 9-9.

In the bottom of the inning, Tompkins Cortland took advantage of three Alfred State errors early in the inning to set the table for big doubles by Bannon and Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison H.S./Elmira Heights) as part of a six-run outburst. A shutout top of the seventh inning made the final 15-9.

Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) earned the win by pitching five innings in relief. Bannon went 4-for-4 in game two, ripping a double and stealing three bases and driving in three runs. Freeman and Wierzbicki also drove in three runs for the winners.

With Jamestown Community College's forfeit of Sunday's scheduled doubleheader, the regular season is now over for the Panthers. Tompkins Cortland now awaits the start of the NJCAA Region III playoffs Tuesday. The Panthers will receive word on the playoff seedings Sunday night.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team helped Coach Brent Doane reach a milestone Saturday, sweeping Alfred State College to give Coach Doane his 200th win at Tompkins Cortland. The Panthers won 11-2 and 15-9 to improve the season's record to 27-8 overall and 20-4 in Region III. In his ninth season at Tompkins Cortland, Doane now has a record of 200 wins and 117 losses.

In Saturday's opener, the Panthers put the game away early. Tompkins Cortland scored eight runs on eight hits in the first inning, with the big blow coming in the form of a three-run homer by Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal).

Pitcher Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) made the runs stand, striking out eight in five innings. Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) went 3-for-3 with two RBI and Brooke Radley (A-P-W H.S./Pulaski) laced a pair of doubles as the Panthers ended the game early due to the eight-run mercy rule.

The second game seemed to be heading in the same direction, with the home team jumping out to an 8-2 lead after a two-run homer from Wierzbicki in the second inning. Alfred cut into the lead with two runs in the third and fourth, with Tompkins Cortland answering with just a single run in the third. With Tompkins Cortland up 9-6, the game was temporarily stopped by rain in the bottom of the fourth, the first of two delays the teams would endure before finishing the game. When play resumed, the Panthers loaded the bases with no outs, but couldn't plate another run, leaving the door open for the visitors. In the sixth, Alfred State completed the comeback, scoring three runs to tie the game at 9-9.

In the bottom of the inning, Tompkins Cortland took advantage of three Alfred State errors early in the inning to set the table for big doubles by Bannon and Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison H.S./Elmira Heights) as part of a six-run outburst. A shutout top of the seventh inning made the final 15-9.

Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) earned the win by pitching five innings in relief. Bannon went 4-for-4 in game two, ripping a double and stealing three bases and driving in three runs. Freeman and Wierzbicki also drove in three runs for the winners.

With Jamestown Community College's forfeit of Sunday's scheduled doubleheader, the regular season is now over for the Panthers. Tompkins Cortland now awaits the start of the NJCAA Region III playoffs Tuesday. The Panthers will receive word on the playoff seedings Sunday night.

Panthers Sweep Delhi

Friday, May 07, 2010

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team posted another doubleheader sweep Friday, taking two games at SUNY Delhi. The Panthers won by scores of 8-2 and 13-5 to improve to 25-8 overall and 18-4 in Region III.

Brooke Radley (A-P-W H.S./Pulaski) led the attack in game one, going 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) added a 2-for-4, two-RBI effort as part of the Panthers' 11 hits. Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott H.S./Endicott), earned the win, striking out nine in seven innings of work.

Game two saw the Panthers pound out 16 hits, including home runs from Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) and Lauren Nelson (Division Ave. H.S./Levittown). Bannon added a double and two stolen bases as part of a 4-for-5 day and Boyd doubled as part of a 3-for-5 game. Nelson finished 3-for-4 while Kaitlyn Percey (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Percey earned her first collegiate win, pitching five and two-thirds innings. She finished with six strikeouts and two earned runs allowed.

Tompkins Cortland hosts Alfred State College Saturday.

Panthers Sweep Delhi

Friday, May 07, 2010

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team posted another doubleheader sweep Friday, taking two games at SUNY Delhi. The Panthers won by scores of 8-2 and 13-5 to improve to 25-8 overall and 18-4 in Region III.

Brooke Radley (A-P-W H.S./Pulaski) led the attack in game one, going 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) added a 2-for-4, two-RBI effort as part of the Panthers' 11 hits. Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott H.S./Endicott), earned the win, striking out nine in seven innings of work.

Game two saw the Panthers pound out 16 hits, including home runs from Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) and Lauren Nelson (Division Ave. H.S./Levittown). Bannon added a double and two stolen bases as part of a 4-for-5 day and Boyd doubled as part of a 3-for-5 game. Nelson finished 3-for-4 while Kaitlyn Percey (Charles O. Dickerson H.S./Trumansburg) went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Percey earned her first collegiate win, pitching five and two-thirds innings. She finished with six strikeouts and two earned runs allowed.

Tompkins Cortland hosts Alfred State College Saturday.

Panthers Extend Win Streak to Eight

Sunday, May 02, 2010

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team improved to 23-8 overall and 16-4 in Region III with a doubleheader sweep of Genesee Community College Sunday. The Panthers won by scores of 12-6 and 10-1 to push its winning streak to eight games. Genesee drops to 23-16 overall and 17-7 in region.

In the opener, the Panthers fell behind 6-1 after three innings before the bats came to life. Tompkins Cortland scored seven runs in the fifth, and two more in both the sixth and seventh innings to finish the win. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) went 3-for-4, driving in four while blasting a homer and triple. Joelle Herrick (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira) also went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles while driving in two. Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) earned the win, allowing three earned runs while striking out nine.

The second game saw the Panthers take the lead early and then put the game away with a seven-run fourth inning. Boyd was one of four Panthers to pick up two hits, blasting two doubles. Kristin Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida), Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott H.S./Endicott), and Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) each had two hits, with Wierzbicki collecting a double and two RBI. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) struck out seven in the five-inning game to earn the win.

Tompkins Cortland plays at SUNY Delhi Friday.

Panthers Extend Win Streak to Eight

Sunday, May 02, 2010

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team improved to 23-8 overall and 16-4 in Region III with a doubleheader sweep of Genesee Community College Sunday. The Panthers won by scores of 12-6 and 10-1 to push its winning streak to eight games. Genesee drops to 23-16 overall and 17-7 in region.

In the opener, the Panthers fell behind 6-1 after three innings before the bats came to life. Tompkins Cortland scored seven runs in the fifth, and two more in both the sixth and seventh innings to finish the win. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) went 3-for-4, driving in four while blasting a homer and triple. Joelle Herrick (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira) also went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles while driving in two. Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) earned the win, allowing three earned runs while striking out nine.

The second game saw the Panthers take the lead early and then put the game away with a seven-run fourth inning. Boyd was one of four Panthers to pick up two hits, blasting two doubles. Kristin Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida), Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott H.S./Endicott), and Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) each had two hits, with Wierzbicki collecting a double and two RBI. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) struck out seven in the five-inning game to earn the win.

Tompkins Cortland plays at SUNY Delhi Friday.

Panthers Take Two at Onondaga

Saturday, May 01, 2010

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team picked up its third straight doubleheader sweep Saturday with 9-4 and 10-0 wins over Onondaga Community College. Tompkins Cortland improves to 19-8 overall and 12-4 in Region III.

The Panthers pounded out 28 hits in the two games, with Kristin Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida) leading the way with a 7-for-8 day. Lauren Nelson (Division Ave. H.S./Levittown), Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal), Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero), and Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) each had three hits on the day, with Wierzbicki driving in six runs, including three on a homer in game one. Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) and Gigliotti each earned wins in the circle, with Boyd adding a pair of doubles at the plate.

Tompkins Cortland plays at Genesee Community College Sunday.

Panthers Take Two at Onondaga

Saturday, May 01, 2010

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team picked up its third straight doubleheader sweep Saturday with 9-4 and 10-0 wins over Onondaga Community College. Tompkins Cortland improves to 19-8 overall and 12-4 in Region III.

The Panthers pounded out 28 hits in the two games, with Kristin Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida) leading the way with a 7-for-8 day. Lauren Nelson (Division Ave. H.S./Levittown), Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal), Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero), and Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) each had three hits on the day, with Wierzbicki driving in six runs, including three on a homer in game one. Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) and Gigliotti each earned wins in the circle, with Boyd adding a pair of doubles at the plate.

Tompkins Cortland plays at Genesee Community College Sunday.

Panthers Sweep Jefferson

Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team used strong pitching and hitting Thursday to sweep Jefferson Community College, 12-0 and 15-0. Tompkins Cortland improves to 17-8 overall and 10-4 in Region III while Jefferson drops to 6-12 overall and in regional action.

Panthers Sweep Jefferson

Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team used strong pitching and hitting Thursday to sweep Jefferson Community College, 12-0 and 15-0. Tompkins Cortland improves to 17-8 overall and 10-4 in Region III while Jefferson drops to 6-12 overall and in regional action.

Another huge day by Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) helped the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team to sweep of Herkimer County Community College Saturday, 4-3 and 7-3. Tompkins Cortland improves to 15-8 overall and 8-4 in Region III while Herkimer drops to 19-11 overall and 8-7 in regional action.

Bannon had a role in nine of Tompkins Cortland's 11 runs on the day, going 4-for-7 with seven RBI, four runs scored, two home runs, a double, and two stolen bases. In game one, the Panthers came back from a 3-0 first-inning deficit, eventually taking the lead on Bannon's two-run homer in the sixth. Pitcher Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) settled down after the first inning to earn the win with six strike outs. Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison H.S./Elmira Heights) went 3-for-4 and Kristin Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida) added a 2-for-4 performance as part of Tompkins Cortland's 10-hit attack.

Game two saw the Panthers play with a lead, scoring five in the top of the second to take control. Bannon and Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) each went 2-for-4 in support of pitcher Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero), who picked up her sixth win of the season.

Another huge day by Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) helped the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team to sweep of Herkimer County Community College Saturday, 4-3 and 7-3. Tompkins Cortland improves to 15-8 overall and 8-4 in Region III while Herkimer drops to 19-11 overall and 8-7 in regional action.

Bannon had a role in nine of Tompkins Cortland's 11 runs on the day, going 4-for-7 with seven RBI, four runs scored, two home runs, a double, and two stolen bases. In game one, the Panthers came back from a 3-0 first-inning deficit, eventually taking the lead on Bannon's two-run homer in the sixth. Pitcher Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) settled down after the first inning to earn the win with six strike outs. Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison H.S./Elmira Heights) went 3-for-4 and Kristin Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida) added a 2-for-4 performance as part of Tompkins Cortland's 10-hit attack.

Game two saw the Panthers play with a lead, scoring five in the top of the second to take control. Bannon and Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) each went 2-for-4 in support of pitcher Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero), who picked up her sixth win of the season.

After winning the opener of a doubleheader with Broome Community college 8-0 in a game shortened to five innings due to the mercy rule, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team had to settle for a disappointing split Thursday, dropping game two 7-5. Tompkins Cortland is now 13-8 overall and 6-4 in Region III while
Broome stands at 13-5 both overall and in regional action.

In game one, Tompkins Cortland pitcher Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) shut down the Hornets, allowing just three base runners over five innings while striking out six. She helped the cause at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and her first home run of the season. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) also ripped her first round tripper of the year as the Panthers pounded out nine hits in four innings. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) stayed hot by going 2-for-2 with a double and two stolen bases as the Panthers scored in each of their four innings, including four runs in the bottom of the first.

In the second game, the Panthers again managed nine hits, including doubles from Boyd and Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal), but the result was much different. While Broome bats came alive, the Panthers hurt themselves with mental errors, both on the base paths and in the field. Tompkins Cortland trailed by one run twice, but tied it up both times. In the sixth, Broome plated five runs on four hits and two walks to take the lead. A Tompkins Cortland rally for three runs in the bottom of the seventh ended with the tying run at the plate, snapping the Panthers win streak at three games.

Wierzbicki finished game two 3-for-3 while Boyd went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) added a 2-for-4 effort.

Tompkins Cortland travels to Herkimer County Community College Saturday before returning home to face Alfred State College Sunday.

After winning the opener of a doubleheader with Broome Community college 8-0 in a game shortened to five innings due to the mercy rule, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team had to settle for a disappointing split Thursday, dropping game two 7-5. Tompkins Cortland is now 13-8 overall and 6-4 in Region III while
Broome stands at 13-5 both overall and in regional action.

In game one, Tompkins Cortland pitcher Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) shut down the Hornets, allowing just three base runners over five innings while striking out six. She helped the cause at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and her first home run of the season. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) also ripped her first round tripper of the year as the Panthers pounded out nine hits in four innings. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) stayed hot by going 2-for-2 with a double and two stolen bases as the Panthers scored in each of their four innings, including four runs in the bottom of the first.

In the second game, the Panthers again managed nine hits, including doubles from Boyd and Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal), but the result was much different. While Broome bats came alive, the Panthers hurt themselves with mental errors, both on the base paths and in the field. Tompkins Cortland trailed by one run twice, but tied it up both times. In the sixth, Broome plated five runs on four hits and two walks to take the lead. A Tompkins Cortland rally for three runs in the bottom of the seventh ended with the tying run at the plate, snapping the Panthers win streak at three games.

Wierzbicki finished game two 3-for-3 while Boyd went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) added a 2-for-4 effort.

Tompkins Cortland travels to Herkimer County Community College Saturday before returning home to face Alfred State College Sunday.

In a match-up of nationally-ranked teams, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team picked up a pair of wins, sweeping a doubleheader from Mohawk Valley Community College Sunday. The Panthers, ranked fourth in the latest NJCAA Division III poll, won 8-2 and 9-0 to improve to 12-7 overall and 5-3 in Region III. Eighth-ranked Mohawk Valley drops to 13-3 overall and 10-2 in Region III.

In game one, the visitors scored first by plating a single run in the second inning. Tompkins Cortland answered in the bottom of the inning with two runs, sparked by a leadoff double by Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison H.S./Elmira Heights) and RBI singles by Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) and Joelle Herrick (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira). Mohawk tied the game with an unearned run in the top of the fifth, but Tompkins Cortland took control for good in the bottom of the inning, with Herrick rapping a double and Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) following with a two-run homer, blasting the ball well over the fence in right field. The Panthers added four more in the sixth, with Freeman again getting the inning started with a double and Kristen Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida) providing the big blow with an RBI double.

Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) earned the win, allowing just two runs over seven innings. She struck out three while walking three and scattering eight hits.

The nightcap was over early, as the Panthers jumped on the Hawks for nine runs over the first three innings. Bannon led things from the top of the lineup, scoring in each of the first three innings. Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) provided the power, driving in runs in each inning, including two with a single in the third. Megan Kraeger (South Lewis H.S./Constableville) had what might be the defensive play of the year, preserving the shutout in the fifth inning with a spectacular catch that ended with her crashing through the outfield fence. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) earned the win in the circle, allowing just two hits over the five-inning shutout.

Bannon finished the afternoon 5-for-6 with four runs scored and a two-run home run. Freeman was 3-for-6 six with two doubles, an RBI, and two runs scored. Radley went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBI and Kinney went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored.

In a match-up of nationally-ranked teams, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team picked up a pair of wins, sweeping a doubleheader from Mohawk Valley Community College Sunday. The Panthers, ranked fourth in the latest NJCAA Division III poll, won 8-2 and 9-0 to improve to 12-7 overall and 5-3 in Region III. Eighth-ranked Mohawk Valley drops to 13-3 overall and 10-2 in Region III.

In game one, the visitors scored first by plating a single run in the second inning. Tompkins Cortland answered in the bottom of the inning with two runs, sparked by a leadoff double by Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison H.S./Elmira Heights) and RBI singles by Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) and Joelle Herrick (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira). Mohawk tied the game with an unearned run in the top of the fifth, but Tompkins Cortland took control for good in the bottom of the inning, with Herrick rapping a double and Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) following with a two-run homer, blasting the ball well over the fence in right field. The Panthers added four more in the sixth, with Freeman again getting the inning started with a double and Kristen Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida) providing the big blow with an RBI double.

Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) earned the win, allowing just two runs over seven innings. She struck out three while walking three and scattering eight hits.

The nightcap was over early, as the Panthers jumped on the Hawks for nine runs over the first three innings. Bannon led things from the top of the lineup, scoring in each of the first three innings. Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) provided the power, driving in runs in each inning, including two with a single in the third. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) earned the win in the circle, allowing just two hits over the five-inning shutout.

Bannon finished the afternoon 5-for-6 with four runs scored and a two-run home run. Freeman was 3-for-6 six with two doubles, an RBI, and two runs scored. Radley went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBI and Kinney went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team's bats matched the weather Saturday – cold. The Panthers dropped a doubleheader at Monroe Community College, 10-1 and 7-0. Tompkins Cortland is now 10-7 overall and 3-3 in Region III while Monroe improves to 21-12 overall and 8-0 in regional play.

After being hit with hail during warm-ups, the games were played with temperatures in the low 40s. In the opener the Panthers took the lead with a run in the first as Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) scored on a two-out double by Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead). It proved to be the only run the Panthers would get as the home team scored ten times in the first three innings to put the game away.

In the nightcap, the Panthers improved on game one's hit total of just two, but couldn't string any together. Tompkins Cortland had the leadoff hitter on base in five of the seven innings, but still failed to score. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases to led the Panthers.

Tompkins Cortland hopes hold its home opener Sunday against Mohawk Valley Community College.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team's bats matched the weather Saturday – cold. The Panthers dropped a doubleheader at Monroe Community College, 10-1 and 7-0. Tompkins Cortland is now 10-7 overall and 3-3 in Region III while Monroe improves to 21-12 overall and 8-0 in regional play.

After being hit with hail during warm-ups, the games were played with temperatures in the low 40s. In the opener the Panthers took the lead with a run in the first as Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) scored on a two-out double by Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead). It proved to be the only run the Panthers would get as the home team scored ten times in the first three innings to put the game away.

In the nightcap, the Panthers improved on game one's hit total of just two, but couldn't string any together. Tompkins Cortland had the leadoff hitter on base in five of the seven innings, but still failed to score. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases to led the Panthers.

Tompkins Cortland hopes hold its home opener Sunday against Mohawk Valley Community College.

Panthers Earn Forfeit Wins

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Finger Lakes was unable to play due to a lack of players

Panthers Earn Forfeit Wins

Playing for the first time since the final spring training game in Florida on March 18, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team split a doubleheader at Corning Community College Tuesday. The Panthers dropped the opener 9-3 before taking game two 11-8. Tompkins Cortland is now 10-5 overall and 3-1 in Region III. Corning is 12-6 overall and 5-5 in regional play.

The Panthers were led by a big day from Colleen Bannon (Vestal/Vestal). The sophomore went a combined 6-for-6 with five runs scored, five stolen bases, a double, and a home run. Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal/Vestal) went 4-for-8 with a double and a home run, and Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison H.S./Elmira Heights) and Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) each belted her first homer of the season.

Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) picked up the complete game win in game two.

Tompkins Cortland hopes to finally hold its home opener Thursday against Finger Lakes Community College.

Playing for the first time since the final spring training game in Florida on March 18, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team split a doubleheader at Corning Community College Tuesday. The Panthers dropped the opener 9-3 before taking game two 11-8. Tompkins Cortland is now 10-5 overall and 3-1 in Region III. Corning is 12-6 overall and 5-5 in regional play.

The Panthers were led by a big day from Colleen Bannon (Vestal/Vestal). The sophomore went a combined 6-for-6 with five runs scored, five stolen bases, a double, and a home run. Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal/Vestal) went 4-for-8 with a double and a home run, and Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison H.S./Elmira Heights) and Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) each belted her first homer of the season.

Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) picked up the complete game win in game two.

Tompkins Cortland hopes to finally hold its home opener Thursday against Finger Lakes Community College.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team finished its spring break trip to Florida with a record of 7-4, its best spring-break record ever. Playing against a four-year school and a pair of D-II junior college teams Thursday, the Panthers went 1-2 with a win over County College of Morris (N.J.) and losses to Chesapeake College (Md.) and Delaware Valley College (Penn.).

The Panthers opened the day by beating Morris 3-2. Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott H.S./Endicott) picked up her first win of the year, scattering six hits while tossing all seven innings. Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) and Megan Kraeger (South Lewis H.S./Constableville) each had two hits in the win, while Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) belted her first homer of the season.

The day's second game went extra innings, with Chesapeake pulling out a 9-8 win in nine innings. Tompkins Cortland led 7-6 in the bottom of the seventh, but Chesapeake hit a homer to send the game to extra frames, and won it in the ninth. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) took the loss, despite striking out eight. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) and Joelle Herrick (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira) each homered as part of two-hit games. Wierzbicki also rapped out two hits in the loss.

The final game came against Delaware Valley, an NCAA four-year school. Tompkins Cortland opened the scoring with a run in the first, and regained the lead in the top of the fifth, but couldn't hold on. Bannon ripped her second homer of the day as part of a 3-for-3 game and Wierzbicki went 2-for-3 with a double and a triple.

Tompkins Cortland returns home to a long layoff. The next game on the schedule is an April 10th home doubleheader with Jamestown Community College.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team finished its spring break trip to Florida with a record of 7-4, its best spring-break record ever. Playing against a four-year school and a pair of D-II junior college teams Thursday, the Panthers went 1-2 with a win over County College of Morris (N.J.) and losses to Chesapeake College (Md.) and Delaware Valley College (Penn.).

The Panthers opened the day by beating Morris 3-2. Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott H.S./Endicott) picked up her first win of the year, scattering six hits while tossing all seven innings. Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) and Megan Kraeger (South Lewis H.S./Constableville) each had two hits in the win, while Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) belted her first homer of the season.

The day's second game went extra innings, with Chesapeake pulling out a 9-8 win in nine innings. Tompkins Cortland led 7-6 in the bottom of the seventh, but Chesapeake hit a homer to send the game to extra frames, and won it in the ninth. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) took the loss, despite striking out eight. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) and Joelle Herrick (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira) each homered as part of two-hit games. Wierzbicki also rapped out two hits in the loss.

The final game came against Delaware Valley, an NCAA four-year school. Tompkins Cortland opened the scoring with a run in the first, and regained the lead in the top of the fifth, but couldn't hold on. Bannon ripped her second homer of the day as part of a 3-for-3 game and Wierzbicki went 2-for-3 with a double and a triple.

Tompkins Cortland returns home to a long layoff. The next game on the schedule is an April 10th home doubleheader with Jamestown Community College.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team finished its spring break trip to Florida with a record of 7-4, its best spring-break record ever. Playing against a four-year school and a pair of D-II junior college teams Thursday, the Panthers went 1-2 with a win over County College of Morris (N.J.) and losses to Chesapeake College (Md.) and Delaware Valley College (Penn.).

The Panthers opened the day by beating Morris 3-2. Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott H.S./Endicott) picked up her first win of the year, scattering six hits while tossing all seven innings. Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) and Megan Kraeger (South Lewis H.S./Constableville) each had two hits in the win, while Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) belted her first homer of the season.

The day's second game went extra innings, with Chesapeake pulling out a 9-8 win in nine innings. Tompkins Cortland led 7-6 in the bottom of the seventh, but Chesapeake hit a homer to send the game to extra frames, and won it in the ninth. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) took the loss, despite striking out eight. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) and Joelle Herrick (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira) each homered as part of two-hit games. Wierzbicki also rapped out two hits in the loss.

The final game came against Delaware Valley, an NCAA four-year school. Tompkins Cortland opened the scoring with a run in the first, and regained the lead in the top of the fifth, but couldn't hold on. Bannon ripped her second homer of the day as part of a 3-for-3 game and Wierzbicki went 2-for-3 with a double and a triple.

Tompkins Cortland returns home to a long layoff. The next game on the schedule is an April 10th home doubleheader with Jamestown Community College.

After a rough Tuesday at the Cocoa Expo in Florida, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team bounced back Wednesday with a pair of wins over D-II opponents. The Panthers beat Kellogg Community College (Mich.) 9-0 and Lakeland Community College (Ohio) 6-3. Tompkins Cortland is now 6-2 on the season.

The win over Kellogg was shortened to five innings. In four times up to bat as the hoe team, Tompkins Cortland scored three runs in each of the first, second, and fourth innings to bring the mercy rule into play. Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) took the win in the circle, allowing just one hit while striking out five. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) sparked the offense by going 3-for-3 with three runs scored, a triple, and two stolen bases. Boyd went 2-for-3 with three RBI and Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) went 2-for-3 with a triple. Kristin Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida) homered while driving in two.

Against Lakeland, the Panthers took and early lead, scoring in the top of the first and second before Lakeland cut the lead to 2-1 in the bottom of the second. Tompkins Cortland pushed the score to 4-1 in the fourth and, after Lakeland scored a single run in the bottom of the fourth, the Panthers plated two more in the sixth to put the game away. A single Lakeland run in the bottom of the seventh made the final 6-3.

Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) earned the win, entering the game in the fourth in relief of Boyd. Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, while Boyd and Joelle Herrick (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira) each collected two hits as part of Tompkins Cortland's 11-hit attack.

Tompkins Cortland ends its spring break trip Thursday with games against County College of Morris (N.J.) and Chesapeake College (Md.).

After a rough Tuesday at the Cocoa Expo in Florida, the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team bounced back Wednesday with a pair of wins over D-II opponents. The Panthers beat Kellogg Community College (Mich.) 9-0 and Lakeland Community College (Ohio) 6-3. Tompkins Cortland is now 6-2 on the season.

The win over Kellogg was shortened to five innings. In four times up to bat as the hoe team, Tompkins Cortland scored three runs in each of the first, second, and fourth innings to bring the mercy rule into play. Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy H.S./Hempstead) took the win in the circle, allowing just one hit while striking out five. Colleen Bannon (Vestal H.S./Vestal) sparked the offense by going 3-for-3 with three runs scored, a triple, and two stolen bases. Boyd went 2-for-3 with three RBI and Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal H.S./Vestal) went 2-for-3 with a triple. Kristin Kinney (Oneida H.S./Oneida) homered while driving in two.

Against Lakeland, the Panthers took and early lead, scoring in the top of the first and second before Lakeland cut the lead to 2-1 in the bottom of the second. Tompkins Cortland pushed the score to 4-1 in the fourth and, after Lakeland scored a single run in the bottom of the fourth, the Panthers plated two more in the sixth to put the game away. A single Lakeland run in the bottom of the seventh made the final 6-3.

Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse H.S./Cicero) earned the win, entering the game in the fourth in relief of Boyd. Brooke Radley (Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S./Pulaski) went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, while Boyd and Joelle Herrick (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira) each collected two hits as part of Tompkins Cortland's 11-hit attack.

Tompkins Cortland ends its spring break trip Thursday with games against County College of Morris (N.J.) and Chesapeake College (Md.).

A rough day for the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team Tuesday resulted in the Panthers going 1-2 over three games. Tompkins Cortland split its first two games against D-II opponents, losing to Macomb Community College (Mich.) 3-2 before beating Waubonsee Community College (Ill.) 10-2. The Panthers ended the day on a sour note, losing to Riverland Community College (Minn.) 5-2. Tompkins Cortland is now 4-2 on the season.

Against Macomb, Tompkins Cortland led 2-0 midway through the sixth but couldn't close the game out. Macomb scored twice in the sixth before plating the game winner in the bottom of the seventh. Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal/Vestal) led the offense with a 3-for-3 effort, but it wasn't enough to make Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott/Endicott) a winner in the circle, despite allowing just three hits over six innings of work.

The win over Waubonsee was shortened to five innings due to the mercy rule as the Panthers pounded out ten hits. Wierzbicki again paced the attack with two hits and three runs batted in. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse/Cicero) earned the win in the circle, going the distance while striking out four. She added a pair of hits at the plate, joining Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy/Hempstead) and Megan Kraeger (South Lewis/Constableville) with multiple hit games.

The final game of the day saw the Panthers take an early lead before Riverland moved ahead for good in the fifth. Lauren Nelson (Division Ave./Levittown) collected two of Tompkins Cortland's five hits in the loss.

Tompkins Cortland continues its spring break trip with games against Lakeland Community County (Ohio) and Kellogg Community College (Mich.) Wednesday.

A rough day for the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team Tuesday resulted in the Panthers going 1-2 over three games. Tompkins Cortland split its first two games against D-II opponents, losing to Macomb Community College (Mich.) 3-2 before beating Waubonsee Community College (Ill.) 10-2. The Panthers ended the day on a sour note, losing to Riverland Community College (Minn.) 5-2. Tompkins Cortland is now 4-2 on the season.

Against Macomb, Tompkins Cortland led 2-0 midway through the sixth but couldn't close the game out. Macomb scored twice in the sixth before plating the game winner in the bottom of the seventh. Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal/Vestal) led the offense with a 3-for-3 effort, but it wasn't enough to make Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott/Endicott) a winner in the circle, despite allowing just three hits over six innings of work.

The win over Waubonsee was shortened to five innings due to the mercy rule as the Panthers pounded out ten hits. Wierzbicki again paced the attack with two hits and three runs batted in. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse/Cicero) earned the win in the circle, going the distance while striking out four. She added a pair of hits at the plate, joining Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy/Hempstead) and Megan Kraeger (South Lewis/Constableville) with multiple hit games.

The final game of the day saw the Panthers take an early lead before Riverland moved ahead for good in the fifth. Lauren Nelson (Division Ave./Levittown) collected two of Tompkins Cortland's five hits in the loss.

Tompkins Cortland continues its spring break trip with games against Lakeland Community County (Ohio) and Kellogg Community College (Mich.) Wednesday.

A rough day for the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team Tuesday resulted in the Panthers going 1-2 over three games. Tompkins Cortland split its first two games against D-II opponents, losing to Macomb Community College (Mich.) 3-2 before beating Waubonsee Community College (Ill.) 10-2. The Panthers ended the day on a sour note, losing to Riverland Community College (Minn.) 5-2. Tompkins Cortland is now 4-2 on the season.

Against Macomb, Tompkins Cortland led 2-0 midway through the sixth but couldn't close the game out. Macomb scored twice in the sixth before plating the game winner in the bottom of the seventh. Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal/Vestal) led the offense with a 3-for-3 effort, but it wasn't enough to make Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott/Endicott) a winner in the circle, despite allowing just three hits over six innings of work.

The win over Waubonsee was shortened to five innings due to the mercy rule as the Panthers pounded out ten hits. Wierzbicki again paced the attack with two hits and three runs batted in. Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse/Cicero) earned the win in the circle, going the distance while striking out four. She added a pair of hits at the plate, joining Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy/Hempstead) and Megan Kraeger (South Lewis/Constableville) with multiple hit games.

The final game of the day saw the Panthers take an early lead before Riverland moved ahead for good in the fifth. Lauren Nelson (Division Ave./Levittown) collected two of Tompkins Cortland's five hits in the loss.

Tompkins Cortland continues its spring break trip with games against Lakeland Community County (Ohio) and Kellogg Community College (Mich.) Wednesday.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team opened defense of its national championship by winning its first three games during its annual spring break trip to Florida, including a win over the team the Panthers beat in the national championship game last spring, the College of DuPage (Ill.). In its first three games, Tompkins Cortland posted wins over the London Lighting (a club team from London, Ontario, Canada), Minnesota State Community & Technical College, and the College of DuPage. DuPage is ranked #2 in the NJCAA Division III softball poll.

The season opened with Tompkins Cortland beating London 9-4 Sunday night behind a three-RBI performance from sophomore Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal/Vestal). Freshman Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse/Cicero) earned the win in the circle, striking out three in three and third innings of relief.

Monday's first game was against Minnesota State, with Tompkins Cortland winning 14-5. The Panthers belted out 14 hits, including three each from Wierzbicki and fellow sophomore Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison/Elmira Heights). Freeman added three runs scored, while Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott/Endicott) drove in a team-best three runs in the win. Gigliotti picked up her second win of the season, striking out seven in four innings of work.

The highlight of Monday's play was the matchup of the top two ranked teams in the nation. Playing as the visitors, Tompkins Cortland fell behind in the first before tying the game at 1-1 in the top of the second. A solo home run put DuPage ahead in the bottom of the second, but it proved to be the last hit Tompkins Cortland pitcher Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy/Hempstead) would allow. She struck out the next three hitters in the second and settled down, allowing just a single walk in the fifth inning the rest of the way. Her teammates made her pitching stand, as the Panthers tied the game in the third and took the lead in the fifth. Tompkins Cortland added a pair if the top of the seventh to make the final 5-2.

Tompkins Cortland outhit DuPage 13-3, with Lauren Nelson (Division Ave./Levittown) pacing the attack with three hits, including the team's first home run of the year. Boyd, Wierzbicki, and Kristin Kinney (Oneida/Oneida) each added two hits, with Kinney picking up pair of RBI. Boyd took the complete game win, striking out eight while walking just one.

Tompkins Cortland continues its spring break trip with three more games Tuesday. The Panthers are scheduled to play ten games during the week in Florida.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team opened defense of its national championship by winning its first three games during its annual spring break trip to Florida, including a win over the team the Panthers beat in the national championship game last spring, the College of DuPage (Ill.). In its first three games, Tompkins Cortland posted wins over the London Lighting (a club team from London, Ontario, Canada), Minnesota State Community & Technical College, and the College of DuPage. DuPage is ranked #2 in the NJCAA Division III softball poll.

The season opened with Tompkins Cortland beating London 9-4 Sunday night behind a three-RBI performance from sophomore Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal/Vestal). Freshman Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse/Cicero) earned the win in the circle, striking out three in three and third innings of relief.

Monday's first game was against Minnesota State, with Tompkins Cortland winning 14-5. The Panthers belted out 14 hits, including three each from Wierzbicki and fellow sophomore Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison/Elmira Heights). Freeman added three runs scored, while Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott/Endicott) drove in a team-best three runs in the win. Gigliotti picked up her second win of the season, striking out seven in four innings of work.

The highlight of Monday's play was the matchup of the top two ranked teams in the nation. Playing as the visitors, Tompkins Cortland fell behind in the first before tying the game at 1-1 in the top of the second. A solo home run put DuPage ahead in the bottom of the second, but it proved to be the last hit Tompkins Cortland pitcher Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy/Hempstead) would allow. She struck out the next three hitters in the second and settled down, allowing just a single walk in the fifth inning the rest of the way. Her teammates made her pitching stand, as the Panthers tied the game in the third and took the lead in the fifth. Tompkins Cortland added a pair if the top of the seventh to make the final 5-2.

Tompkins Cortland outhit DuPage 13-3, with Lauren Nelson (Division Ave./Levittown) pacing the attack with three hits, including the team's first home run of the year. Boyd, Wierzbicki, and Kristin Kinney (Oneida/Oneida) each added two hits, with Kinney picking up pair of RBI. Boyd took the complete game win, striking out eight while walking just one.

Tompkins Cortland continues its spring break trip with three more games Tuesday. The Panthers are scheduled to play ten games during the week in Florida.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team opened defense of its national championship by winning its first three games during its annual spring break trip to Florida, including a win over the team the Panthers beat in the national championship game last spring, the College of DuPage (Ill.). In its first three games, Tompkins Cortland posted wins over the London Lighting (a club team from London, Ontario, Canada), Minnesota State Community & Technical College, and the College of DuPage. DuPage is ranked #2 in the NJCAA Division III softball poll.

The season opened with Tompkins Cortland beating London 9-4 Sunday night behind a three-RBI performance from sophomore Brooke Wierzbicki (Vestal/Vestal). Freshman Erica Gigliotti (Cicero-North Syracuse/Cicero) earned the win in the circle, striking out three in three and third innings of relief.

Monday's first game was against Minnesota State, with Tompkins Cortland winning 14-5. The Panthers belted out 14 hits, including three each from Wierzbicki and fellow sophomore Paige Freeman (Thomas A. Edison/Elmira Heights). Freeman added three runs scored, while Lauren Dykeman (Union-Endicott/Endicott) drove in a team-best three runs in the win. Gigliotti picked up her second win of the season, striking out seven in four innings of work.

The highlight of Monday's play was the matchup of the top two ranked teams in the nation. Playing as the visitors, Tompkins Cortland fell behind in the first before tying the game at 1-1 in the top of the second. A solo home run put DuPage ahead in the bottom of the second, but it proved to be the last hit Tompkins Cortland pitcher Janelle Boyd (Archbishop Molloy/Hempstead) would allow. She struck out the next three hitters in the second and settled down, allowing just a single walk in the fifth inning the rest of the way. Her teammates made her pitching stand, as the Panthers tied the game in the third and took the lead in the fifth. Tompkins Cortland added a pair if the top of the seventh to make the final 5-2.

Tompkins Cortland outhit DuPage 13-3, with Lauren Nelson (Division Ave./Levittown) pacing the attack with three hits, including the team's first home run of the year. Boyd, Wierzbicki, and Kristin Kinney (Oneida/Oneida) each added two hits, with Kinney picking up pair of RBI. Boyd took the complete game win, striking out eight while walking just one.

Tompkins Cortland continues its spring break trip with three more games Tuesday. The Panthers are scheduled to play ten games during the week in Florida.